Climate Insights for Samsun

İlkadım, Turkey

Hottest
August
26°C peak79°F peak
Coldest
January
3°C low37°F low
Wettest
March
102 mm rain4 in rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Samsun is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 856 mm of precipitation falls per year. Samsun receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Samsun is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 3°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 100cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Samsun is temperate. The average annual temperature is 57°F and approximately 33.7 in of precipitation falls per year. Samsun receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Samsun is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 37°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 39in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 9°Average: 6°Min: 3°FebMax: 10°Average: 6°Min: 3°MarMax: 11°Average: 8°Min: 5°AprMax: 15°Average: 11°Min: 7°MayMax: 18°Average: 15°Min: 11°JunMax: 23°Average: 20°Min: 16°JulMax: 25°Average: 22°Min: 18°AugMax: 26°Average: 23°Min: 19°SepMax: 23°Average: 19°Min: 16°OctMax: 19°Average: 15°Min: 12°NovMax: 15°Average: 11°Min: 8°DecMax: 11°Average: 8°Min: 6°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 48°FAverage: 42°FMin: 37°FFebMax: 49°FAverage: 43°FMin: 38°FMarMax: 53°FAverage: 46°FMin: 40°FAprMax: 59°FAverage: 52°FMin: 45°FMayMax: 65°FAverage: 59°FMin: 52°FJunMax: 73°FAverage: 67°FMin: 60°FJulMax: 78°FAverage: 72°FMin: 64°FAugMax: 79°FAverage: 73°FMin: 66°FSepMax: 73°FAverage: 67°FMin: 60°FOctMax: 66°FAverage: 59°FMin: 53°FNovMax: 59°FAverage: 52°FMin: 46°FDecMax: 52°FAverage: 46°FMin: 42°F
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Temperatures in Samsun vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 6°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Samsun vary considerably across the year, with a 42°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 79°F and the mean temperature sits around 73°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 37°F and an average of 42°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 12°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 9°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 94mmSnow: 32mmFebPrecipitation: 80mmSnow: 27mmMarPrecipitation: 102mmSnow: 20mmAprPrecipitation: 71mmSnow: 4mmMayPrecipitation: 87mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 58mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 31mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 35mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 62mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 75mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 67mmSnow: 4mmDecPrecipitation: 93mmSnow: 13mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 13inFebPrecipitation: 3.2inSnow (in): 11inMarPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 8inAprPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 1inMayPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 2.3inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 1.2inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 1.4inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 1inDecPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 5in
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Samsun is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 856 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 71 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 102 mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 31 mm. That's 70 mm less than March, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 100cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 32cm.Samsun is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 33.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.8 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 4 in of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1.2 in. That's 2.8 in less than March, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 39in accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 13in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10km/hFebWind Speed: 10km/hMarWind Speed: 8km/hAprWind Speed: 8km/hMayWind Speed: 7km/hJunWind Speed: 7km/hJulWind Speed: 9km/hAugWind Speed: 8km/hSepWind Speed: 8km/hOctWind Speed: 8km/hNovWind Speed: 9km/hDecWind Speed: 10km/h
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0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Samsun is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Samsun is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan6°42°F
Feb6°43°F
Mar8°46°F
Apr11°52°F
May15°59°F
Jun20°67°F
Jul22°72°F
Aug23°73°F
Sep19°67°F
Oct15°59°F
Nov11°52°F
Dec8°46°F

The best time to visit Samsun is during June, July, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 52 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 3°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Samsun is during June, July, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 2 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 37°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Samsun based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Samsun based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
3 °C37 °F
9 °C48 °F
10 km/h6 mph
94 mm3.7 in
32 cm13 in
Feb
3 °C38 °F
10 °C49 °F
10 km/h6 mph
80 mm3.2 in
27 cm11 in
Mar
5 °C40 °F
11 °C53 °F
8 km/h5 mph
102 mm4 in
20 cm8 in
Apr
7 °C45 °F
15 °C59 °F
8 km/h5 mph
71 mm2.8 in
4 cm1 in
May
11 °C52 °F
18 °C65 °F
7 km/h4 mph
87 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
16 °C60 °F
23 °C73 °F
7 km/h4 mph
58 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
18 °C64 °F
25 °C78 °F
9 km/h5 mph
31 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
19 °C66 °F
26 °C79 °F
8 km/h5 mph
35 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
16 °C60 °F
23 °C73 °F
8 km/h5 mph
62 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
12 °C53 °F
19 °C66 °F
8 km/h5 mph
75 mm2.9 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
8 °C46 °F
15 °C59 °F
9 km/h5 mph
67 mm2.7 in
4 cm1 in
Dec
6 °C42 °F
11 °C52 °F
10 km/h6 mph
93 mm3.7 in
13 cm5 in